FRUSTRATED dairy farmers have decended on Robert Wiseman Dairy in their hundreds tonight as part of a group blockade. Protest group Farmers For Action (FFA), led by David Handley, a Monmouthshire dairy farmer, is reporting on Twitter 500 farmers are
TWO teenage boys from Bridgwater are going on a sponsored bike ride to raise money for a family friend’s son who has a rare muscle condition. Friends Drew Wintle and Leon Bowles, both 13, are cycling from Drew’s home in Hamp Green to Berrow to raise
A PENSIONER has appeared in court in connection with the murder of businessman Mike Bithrey in Bridgwater last month. Anthony Andrews, 83, appeared at Bristol Crown Court on Thursday (July 19) via video link for a preliminary hearing. Mr Andrews
CHARLIE Huggins and Jenny Vaughan won their respective Club Championships at Brean over the weekend. For Vaughan, it was her fifth successive success in the Ladies’ Championship but for Huggins it was a win at his first attempt in the event. The first
RESIDENTS are being asked for their say through a public consultation by Post Office Ltd on the relocation of Bridgwater’s post office to Sainsbury’s. Post Office Ltd today announced the consultation on its proposal to move the current temporary
Wembdon Sunday XI also managed to play their first league of the season hosting North Newton. North Newton opted to bowl first and Wembdon got off to a steady start. Searching for form Jack Lowe and Steve Pigden opened the innings they shared
THE Somerset Rebels were hit with further injuries woes last night when Sam Masters suffered a suspected broken wrist whilst riding for Poole in their Elite League match against Belle Vue, this following on less than 24 hours after Claus Vissing
FAMILIES and volunteers from Bridgwater charity HomeStart enjoyed a day out at Mill Farm, in Fiddington. Although the rain held off, children and parents still got wet by splashing in the indoor pool. They also enjoyed boating, riding and a picnic
ENVIRONMENT Agency bosses have said water across the Somerset Levels left by one of the wettest Aprils on record should be finally cleared this week. Officials have been monitoring river levels, including the River Parrett, to see when the pumps
THE Premier League Fours Championship held at Peterborough on Sunday was one of disappointment and heartbreak for the Somerset Rebels. They failed to progress from their semi-final group into the 12 heat final that would decide the 2012 ‘Fours’ Champions
